Images of a Queen: Mary Stuart in Sixteenth-Century Literature

Images of a Queen: Mary Stuart in Sixteenth-Century Literature explores the extensive body of literature that emerged in response to the life and legacy of Mary Queen of Scots between 1554 and 1603. This study aims to provide both a historical analysis of the literary works and a bibliographical record of the texts that shaped and were shaped by Mary’s image. The historical narrative delves into the circumstances and character of this "Marian literature," offering the general reader insight...